Comments on: Insulin Resistance – Is it holding you back?

By: Diabetes Warning Signs

Diabetes Warning Signs — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:07:12 +0000

High insulin levels mean more body fat, while low insulin levels mean less body fat. Every individual have different baseline levels of insulin coz of their genetic. Some normally have higher levels of insulin than others so, fat storing occurs faster for them. It also called hyperinsulinemia or commonly known as insulin resistance.

By: Best Exercise To Lose Belly Fat

Best Exercise To Lose Belly Fat — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:10:25 +0000

A good way to overcome those common problems is to eat 3-4 small means during the day to keep your metabolism high. Don’t leave your stomach empty until the evening, and then eat a huge supper. Snacks are great!

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:03:29 +0000

Tom, Mandy put this together. Thank her for the great article.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:09:19 +0000

Being proactive is key when faced with obstacles like these. My friend, who is in her 50s, was diagnosed last year with Diabetes and she “deals” with her weight and the intake issues all of the time due to it. Se has recently lost 17 pounds and is on her way to a healthier lifestyle with food! Keep up the excellent writing Mandy. Your topics are not only important, but are engaging.

By: akavar

akavar — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:57:01 +0000

Im glad i dont have diabetes…yet (knocks on wood). I do eat a lot of sweets so i guess i should cut back :/

By: Tom Rooney

Tom Rooney — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:33:21 +0000

Israel, This is a very good post. I was diagnosed last year with type II diabetes and have worked to control it through diet and exercise. I’m very careful with checking my blood sugar daily, watching the types and how much food I eat and mostly ramp up the exercise to include aerobic and core work. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:13:10 +0000

This is a very important post. I hope this site continues to bring this to peoples attention. We are all pretty thick head-ed sometimes. We need this reminder over and over again. Thanks.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:43:50 +0000

Again, I’m not a doctor, but I do think the blood tests you had might be the same. However, a few years might be enough time to ask to have them redone. Definitely talk to your doctor about your concerns. Assuming that you are trying to do the right thing as far as diet and exercise are concerned, and your blood work is normal, you might need to look into a new set of “belly-flattening” exercises to try and get rid of the excess belly fat.

Sorry I don’t have more sound medical advice to offer you. I’m still learning a lot about this myself (after years of already having it!).

By: andy barge

andy barge — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:35:06 +0000

Cheers Mandy.

I had some blood work done a couple of years ago which was full blood work to check for diabetes but that came back “normal”. Is that blood test the same or is there another one?

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:28:29 +0000

@andy barge – “a lemon on two sticks” might be the funniest thing I have heard all day.

If you think you really might be insulin resistant, have your doctor do some blood work. If you do fall into this category, you really do need to see a professional (I am not a doctor, LOL). In the meantime, watch your diet. Stay away from the refined sugars and carbs. For a lot of people small changes to their diet and exercise routine is all they need.

(FYI – Insulin Resistance is sometimes called “Metabolic Syndrome X” in case you want to do some research on your own).

By: andy barge

andy barge — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:11:12 +0000

Hey amazing article. The above is me I think. I am 6,4 slim but with a very large belly- at 29!!! I look like a lemon on 2 sticks.

What kind of suppliments would be the best to help IR would you say?

By: stopinsulinresistance

stopinsulinresistance — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:32:43 +0000

I’m glad you’re giving this warning about insulin resistance. Many people could avoid the experience of diabetes if they reverse IR now, with proper diet, excercise and supplements.